Black Friday 2024 live: Latest offers on Nintendo, Le Creuset at Currys, Amazon and more
Retailers are kicking off early, with deals on everything from the Toniebox to Jo Malone
The early Black Friday sales are well underway ahead of the official start date of 29 November. From Currys and Argos to Boots and Shark, major brands are already dropping their best deals, so you can start your shopping right away.
You’ll find the creme de la creme of deals so far in our shopping guides, plus, for a real-time stream of discounts and Black Friday news, our liveblog has you covered.
Whatever you’re looking for in the sales, whether that be a TV, laptop, mattress or beauty products, the steepest discounts aren’t necessarily the most covetable deals. The best savings are on products that are actually worth your money, so, we’ll be highlighting deals on products we’ve tested ourselves.
In terms of the brands and retailers already on the Black Friday train (ahead of the official sale dates of 29 November to 2 December), Samsung has started its sale, Oodie is offering 50 per cent off blanket hoodies and Dyson is offering hundreds of pounds off its products. Elsewhere, you can find bargains at Boots, Currys, Argos, LookFantastic and more, in what some are calling their biggest Black Friday sale ever.
We’ve been covering the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales for years here at IndyBest, so, we know how to spot a good deal from a dud. If it’s got a decent discount (and it’s worth your money), you’ll find it here.
Read more: Best early Black Friday deals to shop, according to a shopping expert
Black Friday iPad deals 2024
Every single iPad is currently on sale ahead of Black Friday. While these prices are likely to fall further when Amazon kicks off its sale next week, the deal on the 9th-generation iPad is one of the best I’ve seen. I’ve rounded up all the best iPad deals this Black Friday in my article below, so have a read if you’re looking to upgrade your tablet.
Best iPad Black Friday deals 2024: Early offers on Air, Pro and more
From the iPad Pro to the iPad Air, these are the best early discounts and what to expect
Save £50 on the Dyson hair dryer this Black Friday
As well as Dyson vacuums, you can nab deals on the brand’s haircare tools, including the cult favourite Dyson supersonic hair dryer.
Dyson supersonic hair dryer nickel/copper: Was £329.99, now £279.99, Dyson.co.uk
Dyson’s supersonic hair dryer was hailed as “incredibly lightweight and cute” in beauty expert Lauren’s review of the gadget, where its compact size “cemented it as a go-to for gold-standard styling”. Lauren praised the device for being easy to use, and found it delivers “a real punch of power for fast drying times”. With this offer from Dyson, you can save £50 on the luxury hair tool.
Aldi Black Friday deals 2024
While Black Friday doesn’t officially start until the end of the month, Aldi has kicked things off early with a small selection of cut-rate Specialbuys hitting the shelves and middle aisles up and down the country. Molli’es got the lowdown if you want to save this Black Friday on something special at Aldi. The retailer kicked off its Black Friday Specialbuys on 7 November, and more will be dropping weekly.
Aldi’s Black Friday Specialbuys have landed
The budget-friendly supermarket has kicked things off early
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Black Friday deal
Looking to save on a new smartphone? The Galaxy S24 Ultra is a stellar choice, and is almost half price at Amazon.
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra: Was £1,469, now £768, Amazon.co.uk
Here’s a massive saving on the most powerful phone Samsung makes. The Galaxy S24 Ultra is a huge phone with a giant display that’s ideal for getting work done. The S-Pen stylus slides out of a compartment in the frame, and lets you stay productive with note-taking, while Galaxy AI features mean you can instantly transcribe meetings with dozens of speakers into neatly formatted minutes.
Save £10 on the all-new AIrPods 4 this Black Friday
If you’ve been hunting down an AirPods deal this Black Friday, then ahead of the sale, Amazon has slashed the price of the all-new AirPods 4 with active noise cancellation by £10.
Apple AirPods 4 with active noise cancellation: Was £179, now £169, Amazon.co.uk
Only released a couple months ago, the AirPods 4 have already received a discount. “The new The new AirPods 4 with active noise cancellation are excellent and the price is great, plus they’re amazingly small and light, both the earbuds and the Magsafe-compatible case they come in,” my colleague David Phelan said in his review.
Looking for Xbox Black Friday deals?
While I don’t expect Xbox to begin its Black Friday deals until this Friday, third-party retailers have already started slashing the price on Xbox consoles and accessories, and I’m hoping bundles will join soon. The Xbox wireless controller has fallen to a super cheap price at Amazon, and you can also pick up the Xbox Series X with a small discount. I’ve got all the details in my article below:
Best Xbox Black Friday 2024 deals to shop right now
Consles, bundles, games and accessories are all expected to get price cuts this Black Friday
The Sky Stream falls in price this Black Friday
The Sky Stream box has just plummeted to one of the lowest prices I’ve ever seen in Sky’s Black Friday sale. If you don’t know what it is – it essentially gives you Sky over WiFi, so you don’t have to get someone to wire it in through a satelite dish.
Sky Stream with Sky TV and Netflix: Was £26 a month, now £19 a month, Sky.com
I reviewed this when it first came out, and it’s still the device I use to watch Sky today. You get the Sky TV entertainment plan, plus a free subscription to Netflix Standard with Ads. Win! It’s since been updated with lots of new features, making it easier than ever to find your favourite content. “It’s one of the most hassle-free and enjoyable ways of watching my favourite content, with crystal-clear picture quality.”
Very’s already got a Toniebox Black Friday deal
If you’ve heard a lot about the Toniebox from your friends and family and want to join the fan club, I’ve found this deal on the Toneibox starter set at Very, who’s already kicked off its Black Friday sale.
Tonies starter set with Peppa Pig: Was £79.99, now £69.99, Very.co.uk
Save £10 on the Toniebox starter kit this Black Friday – it comes with a Peppa Pig character and everything you need to get started. A genuine lifesaver, this is the only thing that works when it comes to putting my 11-month old nephew to sleep whenever I’m on baby duty (reluctantly). But it’s not just for babies, it grows with them. The Toniebox is basically a music player that uses fun collectable characters to tell stories, play music and more. There are Tonies characters and stories for all ages.
Aybl’s Black Friday sale starts today, and you can get early access
Let me kick things off with beloved gymwear brand Aybl, who is about to launch its Black Friday deals this evening. Starting at 7pm today, Aybl will be offering up to 60 per cent off site-wide, making it the best time to pick up a pair of new leggings, gym tops and more. Plus if you’re a student or NHS worker, you’ll get an extra 10 per cent off your purchase. You can also get an hour’s early access by downloading the app.
Good morning
Good morning deal hunters.
I’m The Independent’s tech writer and I’ll be with you throughout the day to help you sniff out the best early deals and offers. While Black Friday doesn’t officially begin until 29 November, several retailers have waved off tradition and begun their savings early. I’ve been covering the Black Friday sales for eight years now, so I know what’s a good deal and what’s a lousy one. Stick with me as we go bargain hunting.